M&E Shift Leader
| Company: | CBW Staffing Solutions Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,000 to £53,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, LONDON |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Dec 2026 |
Summary
X2 Day M&E Shift Leaders – FM Service Provider – City of London – Up to £53,000 per annum
CBW Staffing Solutions are currently recruiting for two experienced Day Shift Leaders to join a leading FM service provider at a prestigious commercial office building based in the City of London. The successful candidates will be responsible for supervising an on-site engineer, overseeing planned and reactive maintenance and ensuring all mechanical and electrical building services are maintained to the highest standards. The ideal candidates will have a strong electrical or mechanical engineering background, previous supervisory experience and a proven track record within commercial building services.
Hours of Work
Day shifts only - 10:00am to 10:00pm
12-hour shifts
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Week 2: Wednesday and Thursday
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise the on-site shift engineer.
- Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
- Allocate daily tasks and monitor engineering performance.
- Provide technical support and guidance to the on-site engineer.
- Carry out fault finding, repairs and maintenance on mechanical and electrical building services.
- Monitor and maintain HVAC systems, AHUs, pumps, electrical distribution and associated plant.
- Respond to plant breakdowns and ensure faults are resolved efficiently.
- Manage specialist subcontractors and ensure works are completed to the required standards.
- Monitor building systems through the BMS and respond to alarms.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and site procedures.
- Complete shift handovers, maintenance reports and update CAFM systems.
- Liaise with the client and building management teams.
- Assist with emergency procedures, plant shutdowns and critical maintenance activities.
Requirements
- Electrically or mechanically qualified to City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
- Previous experience as a Shift Leader, Lead Engineer or Senior Maintenance Engineer.
- Strong technical knowledge of commercial mechanical and electrical building services.
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Good understanding of PPM, reactive maintenance and statutory compliance.
- HV/LV authorisation would be advantageous.
- Experience working with BMS and CAFM systems.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
- Previous experience within a commercial FM environment.
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